Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1923 volume:

Designed Printed by GULFPORT PRINTING CO. Houston Texas LAGNIAPPE 1923 Published by the Senior .Class of the LOUISIANA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Copyright , 1923 FLOEENCE L. HAMILTON, Editor J. PEYTON WISDOM Business Manager ORE WORD It has been our de¬ sire to here collect memoirs of what we hope have been to all concerned, Happy Tech Days; so that in after years when look¬ ing over these pages, you will smile with the pleasant recol¬ lection brought to mind by the picture or name of some old chum. E d i to r-in-Cli ief. 7JALUA 555SB! Dedication To our beloved friend and teacher Mrs. W. Floyd Pearce we, the Seniors of ’23, do lovingly dedicate this tenth volume of Lagniappe in appreciation of her loyalty, sincerity and constant en¬ deavor to uphold the spirit of dear old Tech. Page Nine GEORGE O. THATCHER 1852-1923 O N April 4, 1923, died Prof. George 0. Thatcher, aged seventy-one years. To all who have been con¬ nected with the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, no announcement could be more significant than this brief statement. In time it covers almost the entire history of this institution. In personality it concerns one who gave twenty-four years of his life to its development. What better service could any man have rendered to his State? He touched the lives of thousands of Louisiana’s sons and daughters and left them better because of his teachings and his influence. He stood as a tower of strength among his students, as a monument of inspiration to his co-w r orkers. He was a living example of the nobility of service, the em¬ bodiment of all that makes a noble Christian gentleman. The dignity of his presence commanded the respect and admiration of all who knew him. The grace of his per¬ sonality made it possible for the humblest seeker after in¬ formation to feel at ease before him. No matter was too small for his attention; no detail too insignificant for his consideration. He possessed the power of knowledge with¬ out ostentation. He was an example of precision, of exact¬ ness, and of justice. The grandeur of his character, the majesty of his intellect, and the humility of his spirit com¬ bined to make him a truly great man. —_r ! LAGNIAPPE TTTTTTTTTT Lagniappe Staff FLORENCE L. HAMILTON Editor-in-Chief J. PEYTON WISDOM Business Manager L. O. FOX, Ass’t. Business Mgr. MILDRED NIXON, Associate Editor WILMA WILLIAMS, Ass’t. Business Mgr. H. B. MAY, Alumni Editor ARTHUR E. MATHES, Athletic Editor. QUINNIE STELL, Home Economics Editor ROBERT TUCKER, Humorous Editor. SUE WILLIE PRICE, Agriculture Editor GLADA B. WALKER, Art Editor NORMAN L. MONCRIEF, Pedagogy Editor ART CONTRIBUTORS Devonne Richmond Alverne Richmond Edna Monroe Nanetta Carraway Coach William H. Dietz GLADYS KIDD Music Editor WILBA WILLIAMS, Ass’t. Editor LAGNIAPPE Page Eleven Or der of Books Book 1— ' The College Book 2—The Classes Book 3—The Departments Book 4—Athletics Book 5 —College Life Book 6—Humor and Ads. Page Twelve LAGNIAPPE PRESIDENT’S HOME ENGINEERING BUILDING Page Thirteen TITriTTTI L AGNIAPPE GIRLS’ DORMITORY BOYS ' DORMITORY LAGNIAPPE I j i i i i i i i j i i i i i i j i i i � i i i j i j i i i i j i i i i i i j i j j i j j i i i i i MISS KATHLEEN GRAHAM, MR. W. L. MITCHELL, MISS MARY A. LARCHE, MR. R. L, REESE, MR. G. O. THATCHER, MISS MINNIE LEE ODOM, MR. T. J. GOLIGHTLY. LAGNIAPPE Pnffp Seventeen Page Eighteen MISS MAUDE HARPER, MR. HARRY HOWARD, MISS MABEL GREGG, MR. T. A. GREEN, MISS LOUESA J. KEYS, MR. H. D. WILSON, MRS. RUBY PEARCE, MR. W. H. H. NEWELL, MISS FLOY EDWARDS. MRS. LENA HUTCHESON, MR. J. L. HUTCHESON, MISS ELIZABETH TROUSDALE NEWTON H. BROWN, MISS GLADA B. WALKER, MR. R. J. SMITH, MRS. LILLIAN HENRY, MR. FRANK W. WILMORE, MISS LESLIE CARTER. Page Nineteen ran — LAGNIAPPE MR. S. J. ROBINETTE, MRS. STELLA KIDD, MR. A. E. PHILLIPS, MISS HALLIE VARXEDOE, MR. H. D. McMURTRAY, MISS ELIZABETH JOHNSON, MR. Y. S. PUGH, MISS HELENA RYLAND, MR. E. S. JENKINS. LAGNIAPPE Page Twenty MISS BESS HOOPER, MR. R. F. CLARK. MISS MARY C. WILSON, MISS MARGARET POSTELL, MR. W. B. HALE, MR. S. A. CALDWELL. j Pope Twenty One LAGNIAPPE I -;.— tsss s s sss s FA281X. SUE WILLIE PRICE, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department after finishing Home Economics Course in ’20 Entered ' 17: Secretary and Treasurer Junior Class ’20: Reporter Cap and Gown Club ' 22: Lagniappe Staff ' 23. Sue Willie can lay just claim to being one of the best students that La. Tech, has ever had, but that isn’t all. She is a great lover of sports and out-of-door life. In her chosen profession, teaching, she has already done splendid work in two high schools of the State. Those who have known and loved her best hate to part with her. “Magnificent spectacle of human happi- Senior Class D. G. ARMSTRONG, B. S. DUBACH, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’20 Pro m w hat w e have heard of {1 Strengthy ’ y we have missed much by not knowing him personally. He is one of our members who is making a splendid mark in the teaching pro¬ fession. “Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. MRS. M. A. PRTCE, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ' 20 She is a woman worthy of any praise that could be given her. Her kindness and ready smile made all her acquaint¬ ances her friends. “Her face betokens all things dear and good. ' Pnfte Twenty Fo LAGNIAPPE Senior Class ROBERT L. SEEGERS, B. S. HAYNESVILLE, LA. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Entered 19; President Y. M. C. A. ’20-’21: President Junior Class ’21; Var¬ sity Football ’19- ' 20- 21-’22; Varsity Bas¬ ketball ’20- ' 21: Assistant Business Manager Lagniappe ’22; A. O. Fraternity; Presi¬ dent Cap and Gown Club ’22: Student In¬ structor ’22-’23; Assistant Instructor of Physical Training ’22. Every one loved dear old “Bob.” Even now we seem to hear the Tech rooters at a football game yelling, 4 4 Seegers! Seegers!’ ’ Bob is greatly missed but w 7 e are assured of his suc¬ cess in business in Memphis. “Neither to seek nor to despise honors.’’ FLORENCE L. HAMILTON, B. S. VIVIAN, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’20: President Y. W. C. A. ’22; President Wesley Bible Class ' 22; Treas¬ urer Junior Class ’22; President Peda¬ gogy Students ' 22: Lagniappe Staff ’22; Cheer Leader ' 21- ' 22-’23; Cap and Gown Club ’22-’23: Girls’ Physical Director ' 22; Voted Best All-Around Girl 23; Editor-in- Chief Lagniappe ’23. “Heavy” is a girl who would be an asset to any college and we are glad that Tech holds her. She has held every position of honor and trust open to co-eds. When you notice that the Bulldogs occupy a prominent place in this book, just remember that 4 4 Heavy 19 tvas for them heart and soul. If she has an enemy, better not mention it to the students here—who thought enough of her to vote her the Best All-Around Girl in Tech. “Nuff Said.” J. RUDOLPH HOLMAN, JR., B. S. ALEXANDRIA, LA. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Entered ’18; Z. A. K. Fraternity; Y. M. C. A.; Vice-President Cap and Gown Club ’22; Lagniappe Staff ’22; Football ’20-’21- ’22 ; Gym Instructor ’22. Altho 9 the 4 4 Runt of Tech, ’ ’ 44 Rudy” has done much for her; and is greatly missed by his many friends who know him to be as true as gold. “He is a sincere friend, what more need be said Paye Twenty-Five Page Twenty-Six Senior Class C. W. EDWARDS, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’22. “Little One” is well known and greatly admired by all, because of his ability to “put it across. ” To be a successful teacher is a very admir¬ able quality. “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” GLADYS KIDD, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Finished Home Economies Course ’18, re-entered ’22, taking Pedagogy Entered 15: President Cap and Gown Club ' 23: Lagniappe Staff ’23. To know her is to love her. “Punka” is one of the most depend¬ able girls in school. One wonders how she knows and does so much and yet always has time for a smile and a pleasant word with her friends, every¬ one whom she meets. ' The light that shines in a woman’s eyes; Oh! how it lies, it lies, it lies.” ALLEN BARKSDALE, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Entered 19: Z. A. K. Fraternity; Presi¬ dent Wesley Bible Class 21; Cap and Gown Club ’22-’23: Cadet Sergeant It. O. T. C. ’20. Allen is one whom you must know to understand. He is rather sparing of words but is a fine fellow. We are expecting Allen to make a great suc¬ cess in the line of Engineering, lor he has a very practical mind and keeps up with all phases of Engineering work. “He is not satisfied with the ordinary things of life.” LAGNIAPPE !!Xi!i32iXZiiC22XX2X2i2!Z32 Senior C lass M. H. BARDWELL, B. S. JONESBORO, LA. Pcdagogy Department Entered 13: Re-entered ' 20; Vice-Presi¬ dent Junior Class ’15; A. O. Fraternity. i ‘ Mike ’ ’ has proven his merit by his success as principal of several High Schools of the state. He is an inspiration to all with whom he comes in contact. “Smile and the world smiles with you. ROSE LAWRENCE, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Home Economies Course Entered 17: Vice-President Cap and Gown Club ! 22: Lagniappe Staff ’22: Treasurer Cap and Gown Club ’22. Rose was a splendid member of our class and known for her gentleness and kindness. Our best wishes go with her and we are sure her ability will be put to good use. “Virtue alone is true nobility. JOHN C. HICKS, B. A. S1MSBORO, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’20; Vice-President of Senior Class ' 22. He is another from our teaching ranks who is making good. Earnest¬ ness and perseverance must ever be admired when rightly aimed. “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” I aye Twenty-Seven LAGNIAPPE ; Senior Class NOEL FIELDER, B. S. SUMMERFIELD, LA. Pedagogy Department Success is certainly deserved by those who strive for it; and we are always glad to have with us such sin¬ cere students as Fielder. I may not be a poet but I am a long fellow ’ QU1NN1E E. STELE RUSTON, LA. Rome Economics Course Entered ’18; Treasurer Cap and Gown Club ’23; Lagniappe Staff ’23. “She always smiles in the same sweet way.” J. P. LYNCH, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’22. When one puts forth a good effort only good results are expected; you are not disappointed in J. P. for he certainly did his best while with us. He doesn’t say much but when he speaks he says something worth while. “To say little and perform much shows the characteristics of a great man. ' ' Page Twenty-Eight LAGNIAPPE Senior Class NOK MAN L. MONCBIEF, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered 13; Re-entered ' 22; Literary So¬ ciety 17: President Cap and Gown Club ' 22: Lagniappe Staff ’23. Much has been accomplished by Norman, and much more is now being expected of him because of the splen¬ did record he has made here. In any class you can always depend on him to deliver the goods. His future is aglow with possibilities.” MACK LEDBETTER RUSTON, LA. Home Economics Course Entered 17; Re-entered ’22; Cap and Gown Club ’23. The least said the easiest mended.” THERESE SPINKS VIENNA, LA. Rome Economics Course Entered T7: Re-entered ’22; Cap and Gown Club ’23. “The only way- to have a friend is to be one.” LAGNIAPPE LAGNIAPPE Senior C lass WALTER L. MOORE, RUSTON, LA. Business Department Entered ' 19; Secretary Baptist Sunday School ' 22: Cap and Gown Club ' 23; Z. A. K. Fraternity; Band 20-’22; Reporter Cap and Gown Club Winter Term ’23. “One who hates low morals, scorns vul¬ garity and loves clean sports.’’ LOYCE KNOWLES RUSTON, LA. Home Economics Course Entered ’20 ; Cap and Gown Club ’22 ; Vice President Junior Class ’22. “Nature bestowed her rarest gift when she made the outward loveliness equal to the inward.” J. PEYTON WISDOM HODGE, LA. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Entered ’19; Business Manager Lagni- appe ' 23: Z. A. K. Fraternity: Y. M. C. A. Cabinet: Student Instructor ’23: Gym Instructor ’22: President Tech Class Bap tist Sundav School ’23; Cap and Gown Club ’22-’23. “Get into every worth-while thing that you can.” Page Thirty Senior Class WILBA COLEMAN WILLIAMS MANY, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’20; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ’2122; Lagniappe Staff ’23; Vice-Presi¬ dent of Cap and Gown Club ’22 : Band ’23. “Modesty seldom resides in a heart that is not enriched with noble virtues.” ROBERT W. TUCKER HOMER, LA. Mechanical arid Electrical Engineering Entered ’19; Humorous Editor Lagni¬ appe ’23; Z. A. K. Fraternity; Vice-Presi¬ dent Cap and Gown Club ’23. “As welcome as sunshine in every place, So the beaming approach of a good-natur¬ ed face.” WILMA CROSBY WILLIAMS MANY, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’20; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ’21- ’22; Lagniappe Staff ’23; Treasurer of Cap and Gown Club ’22 ; Band ’23. “Her air, her manners, all who saw, ad¬ mired.” Pa je Thirty One s| LAGNIAPPE £2 Senior Class MILDKED NIXON CROWLEY, LA. ' Pedagogy Depart went Entered ' 20; Secretary Cap and Gown Club ’22: Chorus ’21, ’22; Editor-in-Chief Spizzerinktum ’22-’23 : Associate Editor Lagniappe ' 23; President Wesley Bible Class ’21. “Steady work turns genius to prosper¬ ity.’’ LEE O. FOX LECOMPTE, LA. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Entered ’20; A. O. Fraternity; Student Instructor ' 22-’23; Assistant Business Man¬ ager Lagniappe ’23; Secretary Cap and Gown Club ’23. “George Washington has died, Cicero has died, all great men are dying. I don ' t feel well myself.” MRS. WILMA ANDERSON BECKHAM RUSTON, LA. Home Economics Course Entered ’21. “Love should not interfere with am¬ bition.” rage Thirty-Two LAGNIAPPE r Senior Class MARY SIMMS SHONGALOO, LA. Home Economics Course Entered 19; Re-entered ’22; Cap and Gown Club ’23. “A girl who seems to love her work. For she was never known to shirk. ALLEN WORKS RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered ’15: Re-entered ’22: Cap and Gown Club ’23. “He is true to his name. LILLIAN SKINNER RUSTON, LA. Business Course and Changed to Music in ’23 Entered ’19; Band ’20-’21-22-’23. What heart can resist that merry smile.” LAGNIAPPE Senior Class ARTHUR E. MATHES WINNFIELD, LA. Business Course Entered 17; A. O. Fraternity; Sporting Editor of ’23 Lagniappe; Varsity Football ’17-T9-’21-’22 ; Varsity Basketball 18-19 ' 21- 22; Varsity Baseball T8 T9-’21-’23; President Tech Class Baptist Sunday School ’18-’22: President Y. M. C. A. ’18; Cadet Lieutenant R. O. T. C. ’19. “Woman is man’s getting hungry.’’ bread of life—I’m SHERLEY ELLIOTT RUSTON, LA. Home jEconomics Course Entered T9; Re-entered ’23. “Still water runs deep.” BIRDIE NELSON RUSTON, LA. Home Economics Course Entered T9; Band ’20- 21-’22-’23. “There is a gift beyond the reach of art -that of being silent.” Page Thirty-Four LAGNIAPPE THELMER (LEGS) RICHARDSON RUSTON, LA. Business Department Entered ’18; Varsity Football 19-20- ’ 21 - 22 . “Men on their own merits are dumb.” KATHERINE IRBY, B. S. RUSTON, LA. Pedagogy Department Entered T8; Junior Class Poet ’21 Reporter Cap and Gown Club ’22: Laeni- appe Staff ’22. A kind disposition and ready smile are always welcome.” WILLIE B. BALL VIENNA, LA. Pedagogy Department “Thy labors may one day make thee great.” J. W. HAMMETT, JR., B. S. BERNICE, LA. Pedagogy Department “I am resolved to grow fat, and look young till forty.” W. S. McKAY, B. S. BUNKIE, LA. Pedagogy Department “He conquers who persists.” w. c. McClendon, b. s. ANSLEY, LA. Pedagogy Department “Success is rated according to a man’s labors.” N. O. WEBBER, DALLAS, TEXAS B us i n ess Department “He smiles on the ladies, their soft hands he squeezes, He breaks their young hearts and won’t pick up the pieces.” Page Thirty-Five s 1 LAGNIAPPE Senior Prophecy T HE gypsies from whom I had bought the soap said it was the best known for bubble blowing, so I immediately hunted up my old clay pipe and tried my luck. The first bubble I blew was a beauty and seemed to reflect all of the brightest colors of the spectrum. When I looked closer I recognized the brighter colors as childrens’ aprons and the vision of blue as Gladys Kidd, who was telling them a story. When the bubble fioated away I blew another and saw in it a traveler’s car covered with advertisements expounding the virtues of a newly dis¬ covered red wine. The driver of the car was none other than Norman Moncrief . A row of bright children’s faces appeared in the next orb and before them a small man with a watch in his hand. Yes, it was Edwards giving an arithmetic test. I then blew a very large one which I feared would burst before I dis¬ covered the mysteries that it contained, but very distinctly I saw Allen and Rudolph bending over a small engine and patent papers. Throngs of young girls seen in the next bubble were standing in line before a door upon which close inspection revealed the inscription: 4 ' Mrs. M. A. Price, Dean of Women.” A brilliantly lighted hall appeared as 1 blew again. Armstrong was talking and Bardwell was distributing pamphlets labeled “Education’s Latest Trend.” Bob Seegers appeared in the next bubble reading the morning paper, while a valet filled his pipe. Very little color showed as I slowly sent my breath through the pipe, but in the soft light I recognized Rose as a bride walking down a church aisle. The orange-red of the bubble 1 blew next took the shape of a modern high school building and at the office window the form of J. C. Hicks could be distinguished. Pennants flew and people moved about in the next bubble so rapidly that I had difficulty in recognizing the central object, but there she was— Florence Hamilton at a ball game. A small bubble which moved restlessly on the pipe bowl showed an up- to-date department store and Noel Fielder, floor walker. 1 blew again and a large silver moon shone over a sea of sparkling water, revealing Sue Willie Price standing at the door of an Hawaiian thatch house. Lynch appeared in a very large bubble, directing a class in gardening. I dipped my pipe again into the suds and blew into the stem, but no bubble appeared—the fate of the seniors alone was revealed. The charm was broken. M. E. N. Page Thirty-Six .3sr=rr . T| ' r BE4 LAGNIAPPE ‘Junior Class WILLIAM BASKERVILLE RUSTON, LA. “True to his word, his work and his friends.” ALICE NORRIS CHOUDRANT, LA. “A blithe heart makes a blooming vis¬ age.” LOVERA SANDERSON CHOUDRANT, LA. “Marks, not men, have been my aim.’ BELA KEY BERNICE, LA. “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” NELL McDADE HOUGHTON, LA. “Good nature and good sense must ever join.” EVA GUSTAFSON RUSTON, LA. “Quiet, unassuming and a friend to all.” j Page Thirty-Eight LAGNIAPPE . ' I ' Junior Class ORION OWEN HIET, LA. A man after his own heart.” HAZEL VINCENT LAKE CHARLES, LA. ‘‘The faithful are certain of their re¬ ward.” GLADYS LAWSON RINGGOLD, LA. “Success comes to him who works. ' SALL1E WALDRIP QUITMAN, LA. “To be lovable is to be loved.” RUTH LEE SHREVEPORT, LA. “She is an assemblage of many virtues.” MEADORS NELSON JUNCTION CITY, ARKANSAS AND LOUISIANA “May fame and fortune always be her friends.” ! Page Thirty-Nine LAGNIAPPE ' Junior Class ANNIE PURNELL AFTON, LA. “A good name is better than great riches.” MARGUERITE LANDIS WINNSBORO, LA. “On with the dance, let. joy be uncon¬ fined.” ELISE ELLIOTT RUSTON, LA. “She is often seen but seldom heard.” GERALDINE GREENE MARION, LA. “What a woman Avills, God wills.’ DEWEY REYNOLDS RUSTON, LA. “Truth is powerful and will prevail.” LOIS STEWART RUSTON, LA. “She is modest and faithful and also right meek, But it’s quite a hard task to induce her to speak.” LAGNIAPPE Page forty - so ‘Junior Class AUBREY SHELBY RINGGOLD, LA. “To laugh is the characteristic of man.’ RUTH COLVIN RUSTON, LA. “None knew her but to love her.” LUVICY SELLERS DUBACH, LA. “Her eyes are stars of twilight fair, Like twilight, too, her dusky hair.” WILLIE BURNETT COLLINSTON, LA. “A noble type of good, heroic woman¬ hood.” MARION BREEDEN LIVERPOOL, LA. “Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.” YOLAN D COVINGTON RUSTON, LA. “It would talk— Lord, how it talked.” Page Forty-One LAGNIAPPE i i ( i j j j ! « i i i i i i i i i i ! j I I I ( j I l j i ( i i i I i i i i j j j t j i i j ' Junior Class EDGAR WALKER JONESBORO, LA. “The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” “ BESSIE’’ HATFIELD SHREVEPORT, LA. � ‘The smiles that win, the tints that glow, but tell of days of goodness spent.” MABEL McGUIRE MONTGOMERY, LA. “A willing friend with a kindly way.” LTLLTAN SIMMOAS RUSTON, LA. “Modest and gentle she will pass you by. MARY LEE MCDONALD JONESBORO, LA. “Let gentleness my strong enforcement be. BERTHA BROWN JENA, LA. “Her smile is as bright as her hair.” Page Forty-Two LAGNIAPPE MILDRED GABLE RUSTON, LA. “A light heart lives long.” CHRISTINE ANDREWS RUSTON, LA. “She is gentle, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eve. MARY D. SMELLEY RUSTON, LA. “She preferred to he good father than to seem so.” REUBEN PHILLIPS x HEFLIN, LA. “ Tis good nature only that wins the heart.” MARION KELLY . GILBERT, LA. “The joys of youth and health her eyes dis¬ play ed, And ease of heart her every look conveyed.” Junior Class DWIGHT PYBURN DODSON, LA. ‘Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing.’ j Page Forty-Three LAGNIAPPE I immi junior Class K. D. HAYES JUNCTION CITY, ARKANSAS AND LOUISIANA “Ye gods! End this college life and make two lives happy.” MITTIE CULPEPPER JONESBORO, LA. “Whose inborn worth her acts commend, Of gentle soul, to every one a friend.” JESS ’L LOTT RUSTON, LA. “Wit and humor belong to genius alone.’ KATHLEEN ALEXANDER MINDEN, LA. “Women are meant to be loved and not understood.” VERA McBRIDE JONESBORO, LA. “Quiet and sincere.” YELYA GILBERT WINNFIELD, LA. “Take it easy, have your fun and let the old world flicker.” Page Forty-Four I A a N I A P P R ------ t Junior Class H. P. MELTON LISBON, LA. “He who is persistent in his work, suc¬ cess will crown his efforts.” MARY BESS ROBERTS RUSTON, LA. “To play the game for all there’s in it. To play the game, and play to win it. ' EFFIE WHITE DODSON, LA. “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” ADDIE TIIAXTON BERNICE, LA. “Wisdom and goodness are twin-horn, never seen apart.” JOE EDDIE TERRIL x RUSTON, LA. “A contented spirit is the sweetness of existence.” CLARICE BROWN MANSFIELD, LA. “Her good nature surpasses her size.” Page Forty-Fire LAGNIAPPE _ Junior Class •T. G. LENNARD SHONGAI.OO, LA. “Common sense is not a common thing.’ ELSIE SUTTOX RUSTON, LA. ‘Judge not her worth by her size.” VERA NELSOX RUSTON, LA. “If you know her, you love her, If you don ' t, you had better meet her.” E. C. NELSON RUSTON, LA. “A quiet chap who always comes up with the goods.” GLADYS WEST BUNKIE, LA. “A smile for all, a frown for none, For she’s always ‘peppy’ and full of fun.’ ALTA McBRIDE BASTROP, LA. “Lively, gay and true to her friends.” Page Forty-Six LAGNIAPPE Junior Class FEED PONDER RUSTON, LA. “The quiet tongue bespeaks the wise mind.” ZELMA CARROLL RUSTON, LA. “This little Miss with short bobbed hair, Has never a worry or never a care.” BETTIE LOU HARRISON ARCADIA, LA. “Bubbling over with fun and gladness.’ FLORENCE HAMITER SHREVEPORT, LA. “A rich, full nature, free to trust.” CORTNNE CHASE CHASE, LA. “Few words indicate a wealth of wis¬ dom.” KATHERINE BUTLER TROUT, LA. “Love, sweetness, goodness in her person shine.” Page Forty-Seven LAGNIAPPE 333ZIE Junior Class r. E. LYLES ALTO, LA. ' ‘Smiling, sincere and a true friend.’ LADY BELLE McCLETSH % ATHENS, LA. “A sweet face and a happy smile—what more could one desire?’’ VIRGINIA PEDEN RUSTON, LA. ‘ With smiling lips and sharp, bright eyes that always seem the same.” ELIZABETH McIVER, SHREVEPORT, LA. “A little body doth often harbor a great soul.” SARAH BARRETT SHREVEPORT, LA. “Talk! talk! talk! YE GODS! How the girl can talk!” FOLSOM PATE HOMER, LA. “It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. LAGNIAPPE � A T .M J.l. T JA LUX I ,M, T . LU X IJ, I . t . l . T . T .U. T J. Junior Class MADDERSON YOUNG RUSTON, LA. “Belief in compensation, or that nothing is gotten for nothing, characterizes all val¬ uable minds.” KATE NELSON RUSTON, LA. “The work of this world is done by few; God asks that a part be done by you.” ALICE HART TREES, LA. “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.” VAUGHN BARBER SUMMERFIELD, LA. “He that brings sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from himself.” CORNELIA JENKINS RUSTON, LA. “Fortune will call at the smiling gate.” PAULINE JENKINS RUSTON, LA. “God’s best gift to us is not things, but opportunities.” Paye Forty-Nine LAGNIAPPE Junior Class ODJS COON EROS, LA. “A high purpose is magnetic and attracts rich resources.” TYLER BOLIN RUSTON, LA. “Blessed are the happiness makers. Blessed are they who know how to shine on one’s gloom with their cheer.” ROBERT WILDER RUSTON, LA. “He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent even though he knows he is in the right.” GERTRUDE JOHNSON GRANT, LA. “The soul occupied with great ideas, best performs small duties.” GRACE PIPES RUSTON, LA. “The deeper the feeling the less demon¬ strative will be the expression of it.” Page Fifty LAGNIAPPE f ‘ Junior Class MRS. LODIE KAVANAUGH BROWN ELMORE, LA. “Love is not to be reasoned down lost in high ambition.” JULIA SARTOR ALTO, LA. “To spend too much time in study is sloth.” MARIETTA THORNTON PITKIN, LA. “What her heart thinks her tongue speaks.” CALLLE WIGGERS WINNSBORO, LA. “Truth is powerful and will prevail. ' Page Fifty-One 8 — imim junior Class MRS. JOHN ADAMS WINNSBORO, LA. “Civilized men cannot live without cooks. ’ BLANCHE HARRISON ARCADIA, LA. “Pains of love be sweeter far, Than all other pleasures are.” MILDRED RISER RUSTON, LA. “Grace in all her steps In every gesture dignity.” JULIUS C. WASSON ST. JOSEPH, LA. “Not afraid of work, but not in sym¬ pathy with it.” WILLIE MAE BRIDENTHAL BUNKIE, LA. “She needs no eulogy, she speaks for her¬ self.” JEWELL FLYNN OAK RIDGE, LA. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” ORA LEE HENNIGAN RUSTON, LA. “What woman can resist the force of praise ?” IRMA HORTMAN HORTMAN, LA. “She is wise who talks but little.” LAVINIA YEARWOOD CASPIANA, LA. “She who falls in love meets a worse fate than she who leaps from a rock.” R. H. PEAIRS DEERFORD, LA. “The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.” OMIE STEWART RUSTON, LA. “She bears the mien and manner of student.” Page Fifty-Two LAGNIAPPE I j i i j j i Andrews, Louise Downes, Martha Ifollenshead, F. E. Allen, Annie Mae Durrett, H. C. Hale, Margaret Alexander, Marguerite Dempsey, Elizabeth Hart, William S. Harris, Ethel Bolin, Tyler Elliott, Phil Hawthorne, W. D. Bond, Amy Emory, Wade Henry, Q. A. Beck, W. H. Emory, Harold Holloway, Janice Beckham, Harold Holloway, J. K. Brown, Willie Mae Frey, L. T. Huey, J. T. Brooks, Lila Folse, D. B. Hollis, Roe Brothers, Thelma Farrior, Sue Henderson, Eva Baskin, R. M., Jr. Fielder, J. M. Cline, Rodney Files, Herbert Ives, G. O. Calahan, Giron Greer, L. L. Jenkins, Cornelia Clinton, Lucile Grafton, J. C. Jenkins, Pauline Chandler, Agnes Coreer, Mildred Gaar, Willie Jordon, Mallie Cbeatwood, Esther Hale, Catherine Koonee, J. H. Coon, Odis Hortman, 0. L. Crumpton, A. W. Hair, J. D. Lynam, May Hines, J. D. Lawrence, Marion Eanieis, Lula Hoge, Gus Lawrence, W. M. Day, Mabel Hill, Eva Lewis, Savery Davis, Thelma ' Hart, Norvie Linton, C. C. Eavis, Hazel Far per, Mabel De Woody, Louise Hearne, Hazel Mecom, W. E. Paye Fifty-Four LAGNIAPPE Meeks, Harold Morton, A. L. Martin, Jennie Moss, Henry Miehie, David Monroe, Edna McLeod, Mignon McBride, Mildred Nolen, Katie Nelson, Katie Overby, A. K. Odom, Leo M. Owen, T. L. Poole, Beatrice Page, Florence Ponder, Evelyn Price, Graham Pankey, W. Osier .Pease, W. T. Sophomore Class ( Continued) Russell, J. D. Russell, J. C. Richardson, J. T. Rush, Eunice Richmond, Devonne Richmond, Alverne Redwine, Ruth Risinger, Paul Roaten, W. 8. Rison, P. J. Reed, C. O. Spence, Sellers Staples, Label Staples, Ruth Smelley, Leola Starling, Leroy Skinner, Clay Spencer, Don Spinks, Elaine Spencer, Claude Thomas, Alton Tucker, J. W. Turner, Lillian Tomlinson, W. V. Vining, Della Vernon, Enna Williams, Bertie Bell Wise, P. L. White, Thomas Williams, J. W. Winn, R. P. Works, Lizzie Wooldridge, J. C. Whatley, Vincent White, Jessie Walker, Callie Willis, Emma Lee Welsh, G. W. Wroten, Jack Younger, Irene Young, Ruby ‘ Sophs Outside the trees were swaying in the breeze, Inside the teacher’s questions flowed with ease; The Sophomore s mind was wandering far away To thoughts and dreams of Junior and Senior days. He saw himself a Freshman of the past Grow and bloom into a “Soph ,” at last. His long slick hair in the middle begin to part And you can bet he broke many a heart. And as the teacher’s voice grew soft and low The vision of his Junior year did grow; All at once things grew gloomy and black, And he saw himself being initiated into the “Frat. ” As he looked again the vision grew bright and fair For lo, at last, he had the “Senior Air ; J1 He wore his cap and gown that Avondrous day And reached for his sheepskin, his diligent work to repay. His dream was broken and shattered into dust When the teacher said, ‘ ‘ Soph, explain why a nail does rust , M He opened his eyes and slowly looked around Then said, “Why, Sir, it’s because it’s been on the ground .” —Williams Twins, j 23. Paye Fifty-Five ------- L AGNIAPPE Pre-Medical, Pre- Dental and Pre-Legal Courses B EGINNING with the fall term 1923, L. P. I. will offer three additional two-year courses: Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Legal. These courses will offer the equivalent of the first two years of work required by our best universities. These courses will require at least fifteen units of secondary school work or the applicant must be a graduate of an approved high school. The Pre-Med¬ ical and Pre-Dental Courses require three units in English, two in history, two in mathematics, three in science and two in French. The Pre-Legal Course requires three units in Eng¬ lish, two in science, two in mathematics, two in history and two in Latin. Tech is the only state school in North Louisiana offering these courses and many boys and girls of this part of the state will have the opportunity of getting first-class training in this line of work. LAGNIAPPE Page Fifty-Six “ 7 he Freshie s Lament Daylight and eight o’clock— How fast the time does pass, But may there be no unexpected shock, If I do cut my class. ’Tis such an act as sleepy students do, Too tired for work I wiz; And then at nine I’m feeling very blue, I’ve got a quizz. One hour and then the bell, And after that no more, And may there be no tolling of my knell, If I do snore. LAGNIAPPE rage Fifty Eight Anders, Herman Abel, Morgan Adair, James A. Alin ms, Loraine Austin, William J. Baskerville, Queen Bailey, Jewell Bennett, Louis Biekham, W. A. Brett, Ruby Brown, Miriam Brazil, Pat Braselton, E. M. Brooks, Eula Burgess, James Byrd, Thelma Callender, W. M. Carson, Robert A. Carder, Gladys Cargill, Helen Carlisle, Ed Carroll, Lee Roy Caraway, Nanetta Chapman, Bascom Cleaton, Willie Mae Cooper, David Coussans, Mack Crump, L. A. Davisson, Revola Edgar, Nellie Everett, R. W. 11 i| 1 ji J | Paye Fifty-Nine Freshman Class Ewing, Nathan Farris, Ada Feazel, Max Fincher, Trebie Fort, Elizabeth Fletcher, Maxine Gardner, Ira Gill, Robert Gilmore, Clarence Glasgow, Elise Gleason, H. Y. Grambling, Virginia Greer, M. W. Greer, Hazel Gill, Louise Hamilton, James W. Hammett, Earl Hammett, Alice Halton, Ruth Hardy, Grace Harrell, William Harrell, Flossie Holland, Verlie Holloway, Ruby Hatfield, Gladys Mae Hester, Jewel Hester, Herman S. Henry, Robert Harris, Imo Herbert, Elizabeth Hortman, Alice Hooter, Henry Hoge, Sallie Hooper, Lily Hightower, Gladys Howell, Annie Em Huff, Beatrice Irby, Henrietta James, C. J. Jarmon, Louise Jackson, Juanita Jenkins, Nannie Lynn Johnson, Desmond Johnson, M. A. Johnson, Farris Jones, Vadali Jones, Irma Jones, S. P. Jones, Carl A. Kendall, Jennie Kilpatrick, A. G. Kimbell, Belle Kimbell, F. L. Knott, Margaret LaGrone, Willard Lewis, Ardis Little, Hazel Little, Bessie Long, Christine Longshore, Ann Mell Lowe, Rubye McCall, M. F. McBride, H. P. LAGNIAPPE ====aassa i McBride, Alline McDonald, Hazel McGee, Glynn McGraw, J. R. McPhail, Edna McLaughlin, James May, C. H. Meeks, Norvel Miller, Ruth Mobley, Florice Moffett, Louicreacy Moncrief, Bert Mosley, Esther Belle Morris, Gladys Mount, Leslye Murphy, Ware Newell, W. H. Nicholson, M. L. Nix, Bobbie Norris, Harold Norris, Lessie Oden, Nettie Lou O’Neal, Allyne Oxford, Dollie Owen, Jessie Pardue, Bert Partridge, Pauline Posey, Milton Ponder, Dessie Ponder, Mrs. Flora Primm, Wallace M. Freshman Class {Continued) Phillips, Dwain Pyburn, H. C. Ramsey, Eva Ramsey, Etta Rich, Thor Richardson, Robert Rinehart, Wilson Riser, Helen Ricks, Lois Robinson, Addie Ross, Charley Russell, Johnie Russell, Yersie Russell, Victor Roden, Hazel Roden, Vernon Rowe, Harmolean Rogillio, Lucille Sandiford, Rosa Mae Sentell, C. S. Spencer, Angie Slay, Cornelius Swanson, Anabel Swanson, J. H. Stewart, L. J. Tarver, Esther Tarwater, Beatrice Taunton, Ruth Taylor, Roy Taylor, Jewell Thompson, James R. Thompson, Jas. B., Jr. Travis, Lawrence Tully, W. I. Ussery, Thelma Vaughn, Lillian Walker, Lorine Walker, Pyburn Waller, Maxine Waller, Lottie Lee Walswortli, M. M. Whatley, Lillie Whatley, Bernice Whatley, Alton Whatley, A. L. Wheeler, E. T. White, Lillian White, W. Miller White, Marie Wilson, Henry Wilson, Irma Wilder, Bennie Wilder, Ruby Willis, Mattie Wiggers, Mary Wiggers, Herman Winn, Gray Williamson, J. D. Williamson, Ona’Mae Williams, Allan Woodard, Mattie Wooldridge, W. W. Woolridge, Lea F. Wood, Harold R. Wright, J. E. Page Sixty LAGNIAPPE Home Economi cs Department O NE HAS only to trace briefly the growth and development of this department to realize its value and importance in La. Tech today. From work in one room of the present academic building, we have grown, until today, we occupy the largest and best equipped buildings in the state and a large practice cottage. We owe our growth first of all to the need for such a department and then to the conscientious, and untiring efforts of our teachers. While the Home Economics Course emphasizes, primarily, the practical and material side of life, it does not stop there. To the end that well-rounded culture may be secured, there is offered in connec¬ tion with the work in domestic science and art, complete and related courses in academic subjects. The Home Economics Course was introduced in 1896 by Miss Lillia Harkins; since that time it has been directed by Miss Harner, Miss Judd, Miss Cameron, Miss Graham and is at present under the supervision of Miss Hendricks. Pape LAGNIAPPE Engineering Department T HE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest departments of the school and has ever stood out as a potent factor in its development. How well Tech has kept pace with the rapid progress in the field of engineering is indicated by the class of her graduates. La. Tech engineers have always gone out and, working side by side with men from the best universities of the country have won recognition for themselves and their school. Recently one of our men was sent to Harvard to pick three men to hold responsible positions in a concern which he serves in an executive capacity. One had charge of the electrification of a railroad system ; one has had a large share in the development of a great oil field; one heads a large automobile concern and so on we might enumerate instances where Tech engineers have won out in the face of keenest competition. The time is long past when the engineering profession was looked down upon; for the engineer of today is a highly specialized man. A doctor once remarked to an engineer that he would not belong to that profession because of their large number of failures, but you must remember that all of our failures are above the ground and they are becoming fewer and fewer every day. Page Sixty Four i i EDUCATIONAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS. r LAGN1APPE Page Sixty-Five Paye Sixty-Six P edag ogy Depa rtm en t T HERE is an increasing demand for well-trained teachers and at the present time the demand is much greater than the supply. In order to help meet this demand L. P. I. has established a well-organized pedagogy department. We, as pedagogy students, feel proud of our department. We also feel proud of our instructors because we believe them to be competent men, always striving to give us the best they have. We are sure that they not only have our interest at heart but a still deeper interest in the welfare of the children that may be placed in our care. The graduates go out from this department with the feeling that they are entering upon one of the greatest callings. They go out with a new vision; with a full determination to give the very best service possible; with a desire to give to the children, placed under their care, the very best training; so that they may be useful and efficient men and women, functioning in the home, church, club, community, on the playground and in the civic affairs. LAGNIAPPE FARM PRODUCTS i Paye Sixty-Seven iJ LAGNIAPPE Pa4 e Sixty-Eight LAGNIAPPE The Agriculture Department G AZE here friends, at the “Ags.” Gaze long and closely, too, for you may be look¬ ing at a future secretary of agriculture. You will notice, of course, that the Ags can lay no just claim to superior numbers, or to beauty. But they offer you instead a solemn promise to try to make two pigs grow where only one grew before—in addition to the well-known two blades of grass. They have resolved, too, that the boll weevil shall not inherit the earth. And one of their many mottoes is, 4 4 Down with the 4 Scrub Sire’.” 32 XEZE The Business Department A MONG Tech’s oldest and most important departments is that of business, which offers not only a very complete training in bookkeeping, stenography, commercial law, banking and finance, and other kindred subjects, but also an academic course which is unparalleled as a preparation for law or any other profession. The student who completes the business course of L. P. I. learns a profession that will be ever dependable for an income, and at the same time learns to think in terms of finance and the business world. We are indeed proud of the records made by our alumni. Among the best office workers, likewise among the leaders of great note, our graduates can be found. The present attorney- general of one state in the union is a graduate of this department; he is only one of the many who have developed into real leaders among their fellows. This course is indeed typical of the entire school. It has for its aim; ' ‘Train the head, the heart, and the hand”; and it is in this course that the greatest degree of all three is developed. ,Paye Sixty-Nine SI LAGNIAPPE A Few Business-like Remarks Thelma: “Marion, who is Alma Mater ? I’ve seen her name in this book ’bout ten times. ’’ Mignon: “I can’t stand kiss¬ ing.” Arthur: “Let’s find a good seat.” Owen (at Red Onion) : “Do you serve lobsters here?” Hawthorne : 4 4 Sure, we serve anybody, sit down.” ‘ 4 1 draw the line on kissing, ’ ’ She said in accents fine. But he was a football player, And so he crossed the line. Mr. Robinette (seizing Folse by the shoulder) : “Young man, I be¬ lieve the devil has a. hold on you. ’ ’ Douglas (calmly) : “I believe he has, sir.” Pin your faith to a woman—but keep a carbon copy. Page Seventy LAGNIAPPE I Colors : Green and White. Motto : 4 4 Grow. ’ ’ Greenies! Greenies! Greenies! Y ES, we are green and we are proud that we are, for green denotes fresh spirit, vigor and growth. We have the 4 4 glow¬ ing spirit’’ which is a 44 growing spirit” and in the end a 4 4 knowing spirit. ” Few can create works of art, but all must use them. Everybody is called upon to decide questions of shape, arrangement and color, either in their home, school, business, or wearing apparel. Alas! how few can decide these questions satisfactorily. The most important thing we learn in this department is not how to draw or design, but how to use our knowledge of art qualities in our everyday lives. It is more important for the majority of the students to know how to use art qualities, than to spend hours of time in trying to produce works of art. Art Department LAGNIAPPE Music Department “Of all things beautiful and grand, If I could a choice be given, Let music charm me last on earth, And greet my spirit first in Heaven. ' ' OT so many years ago, music was looked upon as a kind of useless luxury; often a species of matrimonial bait designed to add to the charms of young ladies in quest of a soulmate. But we have lived to see a wonderful change. Music, once a luxury, has become a neces¬ sity. Realizing this, the music department of L. P. I. is continually moving forward and has become one of its most distinctive features. Its aim is to teach the art in its noblest, fullest and highest sense. Excellent courses are offered for the study of piano, voice and violin. With the piano work, the students are required to study theory, har¬ mony, and ear training as given by Progressive Series, and when suffi¬ ciently advanced, they are given the opportunity to play in public. The chorus, band and orchestra afford the students an opportunity to do ensemble work. Page Seventy-Three Music Students Bond, Amy Butler, Katherine Brooks, Frances Cargill, Eleanor Cline, W. R. Coleman, Mary Cooper, Lois Davis, Hazel Davis, Helen Farrior, Sue Hamilton, Florence L. Harris, Ethel Hester, Jewell Hoge, Sallie Kendall, Jennie Lagrone, Willard Lewis, Savery Martin, Jennie Nelson, Katie Ponder, Evelyn Purnell, Annie Roberts, Mary Bess Selig, Louise J. Skinner, Lillian Staples, Ruth Staples, Isabel Taunton, Ruth Vaughn, Lillian Williams, Wilma Williams, Wilba Younger, Irene ' The Orchestra First Violin Miss Hallie Varnedoe Miss Mary Wilson First Cornet W. B. Hale ’Cello Harry Howard Second Cornet W. R. Cline Bass Henry Wilson Trombone Win. Baskerville Clarinet H. D. Wilson Piano Mrs. Stella Kidd Pane Seventy Foil LAGNIAPPE £ ' iTZPiXil Z Chorus Bond, Amy Davis, Hazel Dempsey, Elizabeth Gustafson, Eva Kendall, Jennie Lagrone, Willard Lewis, Savery Nelson, Yera Ponder, Evelyn Roberts, Mary Bess Wilson, Mary C. Baskerville, Wm. Bailey, Jewell Brown, Bertha Cargill, Lamar Chapman, J. C. Cline, W. R. Cumpton, A. W. Cooper, Lois Corser, Mildred Daniel, Lula Dempsey, Elizabeth Fort, Elizabeth Folse, Douglas ' TheBand H. D. Wilson, Director MEMBERS Gilmore, Clarence Gustafson, Eva Hollensliead, Emmett Johnson, Gertrude Jones, Carl A. Lowe, Ruby Lucky, Agnes Mecom, W. E. Morgan, Margaret Malone, Thelma Morton, L. A. McMullen, V. L. Nelson, Berdie Nelson, Katie Norris, Lessie Raines, Carrie Skinner, Lillian Talbot, Ralph Wade, Albert Williams, Wilba C. Williams, Wilma C. Willis, Emma Lee Wilson, Irma Wilson, Roy S. LAGNIAPPE r Page Seventy-Six Page Seventy-8even LAGNIAPPE i nrem ' i ' iviT rrrrr?! v mmg ■ . ' anBag a lv nrzE GRAFTON WHITE 00 HUNTING WINTER. SPORTS ' GRACE ENOUGH FOR TWO ’HEAVY ' LEAVES FOP- f COLORADO SIGHT S-EEIIfd NO TITLE GIVEN Fiinwd L: got some candy ; FORME? HRS ' . (34MED.0N ©AESAWO in, TWELFTH.NIGHT OUR TEACHERS CHEMISTRY BUGS MANAGER., LAGN1APPE Page Seventy-Eight Yh jTriTi LAGNIAPPE p™ f9t 5- TAO, II :--j II II Hi 1 1 I Bi 1 I II I □ « I Coach IVilliam H. Dietz C OACH “LONE STAR” DIETZ came to Louisi- ana Tech with a record worthy of praise. He re¬ ceived his early training at the famous Carlisle Indian School, having played there four years and helped Jim Thorpe make history in football at Carlisle. He was Captain of his team when they gave Harvard an overwhelming defeat. He was chosen by Walter Camp on his All-American Eleven. After finishing at Carlisle he became assistant coach there under “Pop” Glen Warner, later retiring from football. After being out of the game a few years he was signed up to coach Washington State College. He at once set to work to build up a winning team. During the three years he coached for Washington State, he won the Pacific Coast Championship twice and beat Brown 14 to 0. Brown came after fresh victories over Harvard and Yale and had in her line-up three All-American men. On New Year’s Day fifty thousand people saw Coach Dietz’s team uphold the glory of the West by beating the best team in the East. We are very glad indeed that Coach Dietz has consented to give his time and talent to “Old Tech” for years 1923 and 1924. The bringing of a football man of Coach Dietz’s ability into Louisiana will have a great influence on football in the South and on our own future football. Page Eighty-One LAGNIAPPE Assistant Coach Reese He is known as the little man who is always pulling for the ‘‘Scrubs.” He is heart and soul for them on the football field. We all enjoyed listening to him orate in their be¬ half at the banquet. Mr. Reese deserves much credit for the success of the squad, for you know: “A fighting scrub team makes a winning first team.” ASSISTANT COACH REESE Captain Edgar li talker E. L. Walker, Captain of the 1922 Tech football team, was a good Cap¬ tain and one of the best men that ever wore a Tech uniform. A clean chap and a hard worker—he inspired the boys and was liked by them. He played end and dared his op¬ ponents to come his way. His team¬ mates knew that he could be relied upon to get his man and when he was called back to carry the ball the line was hit hard. We are anxious for him to be back in 1923 to help us get revenge on the famous “Bo McMillan.” CAPTAIN EDGAR WALKER Page Eighty-Two LAGNI APPE Football Physician At any time when the football boys needed medical attention they always found Dr. Pankey ready to mend their bruises. In spite of the fact that he would give us those bitter tab¬ lets between halves, we all love and honor him and feel that we had a better team because of his assistance. “DOC” VAUGHN BARBER Page Eighty-Three DR. J. H. PANKEY “ Doc Barber ” Although he is not wor¬ ried with a Medical Degree he has all the earmarks of a real doctor. ‘ ‘ Charley Horses ’ ’ and sprained ankles are his spe¬ cialty. “Doc” has already had two years’ experience with us and we trust will be a candidate for a third term when the call goes out to the football men of 1923. -T “L LAGNIAPPE i Review of192 2 Football Season 1 OOTBALL for Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1922 was a decided success. Although we lost our last and most important game, Coach Dietz put out the best team that has ever represented the Bull Dogs. Out of our seven games we won six, running up 293 points against our opponents’ 26. The score of these games follow: F ! Louisiana Tech.... ... 34 Hendrix College. . 0 Louisiana Tech.... ... 0 Louisiana State Normal . 0 Louisiana Tech. . . . ... 33 Henderson Brown. . 0 Louisiana Tech. . . . ... 100 Clark Memorial. 0 Louisiana Tech. . . . ... 33 Louisiana College. 6 Louisiana Tech. . . . ... 89 Arkansas Aggies. 0 Louisiana Tech. . . . ... 0 Centenary College. .20 LAGNIAPPE i C OACH DIETZ brought to Tech a new style of play and had a most difficult task in rounding out a smooth working machine. He was up against a tough proposition trying to instill big time foot¬ ball into a bunch of recruits who had been accustomed to playing “Barn Yard” ball. Perhaps our greatest need was quantity, for the men we had certainly showed their 1 1 steel ’ ’ and fighting spirit in every game, but an injury meant disaster, for we did not have enough material to replace those on the casualty list. This proved to be a very costly need for this, and this alone, lost us the Centenary game. Practically all of our first string men received honorable mention in the write-ups and three have been awarded positions on the All-State eleven. October 14, 1922, the Bull Dogs annexed another scalp by defeating the Hendrix College team from Arkansas. This being the first game of the season Dietz used many men to test everyone’s ability and weakness. The Page Eighty-Five LAGNIAPPE fighting spirit of the Bull Dog prevailed throughout the game and at the final whistle the score was 34-0 in favor of “Ole Tech.” October 20th proved to be an unfortunate day for Tech when Coach Dietz and his charges journeyed to Natchitoches to play the Louisiana State Normal College. What seemed to be an easy team, met and out¬ played our team in the first half. Then the Bull Dogs began to realize that they had a battle before them. The Bull Dogs outplayed the “Nor- malites” from every angle in the last half of the game. Several times the ball was carried to Normal’s one-yard line only to be lost there or to be carried back on a penalty. The Bull Dogs made eleven first downs while the Normal was not able to gain a single one. The Bull Dogs were penalized one hundred fifteen yards while the Normal did not receive a single penalty. Turpin starred, as he was the official. However, all the credit does not go to him for Tech was far from playing football that day. I The Bull Dogs badly outclassed Clark’s Memorial College on October 27th, and ran the game into a track meet, the final score being 100-0. November 3, was looked forward to as one of the greatest days of the year, as we were to play Henderson-Brown College. They came with the record of holding the powerful Vanderbilt machine to 32 points. So you see they were in a way justified in thinking that they were down for a day off. However, the Bull Dogs were in good trim and played in a way that will long be remembered. Tech received the kick-off, Webber carrying the ball back to Tech’s 35-yard line. Willis made 6 yards off tackle and Hollis went through the line for first down. Reed made 3 yards and Hollis 30 through the line, placing the ball on Henderson Brown’s 31-yard lin e. A forward pass from Willis to Mathes carried them to Henderson’s 1-yard line and Willis took the ball over for first touchdown. Both teams fought des- Paye Eighty-Seven I I I perately in the second quarter, neither scoring. Score at end of first half, Tech 7, Henderson-Brown 0. Tech came back strong in the second half. After kicking to Henderson, ‘‘Legs” Richardson blocked a punt and Mathes carried the ball for the second touchdown. The third touchdown came in the third quarter after a series of line bucks by Anders, Willis, Reed and Hollis finally crossed the line. The fourth touchdown came after a 25-yard run by Anders, several line plunges by “Speedy” Lawrence and a 25-yard pass from Willis to Mathes. The last score was made by “Speedy” after Anders, Willis and Red had carried the ball down the field on end runs. Final score, Tech 34, Henderson-Brown 0. One week after the Henderson-Brown game the Bull Dogs invaded Pineville and took the “Wild Cats’ ” fur to the tune of 33-6. The j i i I Page Eighty-Eight _J LAGNI APPE 44 Wild Cats ' ’ were the first to cross the goal line due to the many fumbles of Tech by an entire substitute team. The score does not indicate the class of ball the two teams played, as Tech woke up after the “Wild Cats” had slipped a touchdown over her and scored 25 points in one quarter and then ran in second string men for the rest of the game. On November 18, the Bull Dogs had another meal at the expense of the Arkansas Aggies. The Bull Dogs scored at will running up 89 points to Aggies 0. On Thanksgiving Day the Bull Dogs and about two thousand of their followers went to Shreveport for their annual clash with the Centenary “Gentlemen.” “Bo” McMillan, the noted Center College star, had attracted to Cen¬ tenary many ball players with good records, and also some good high I ' ntK- I ' At.hhj Xine ———— T.ACNTAPPF. school material, which he had worked into a splendid working machine. About ten thousand people saw the two teams march on the field. Cen¬ tenary kicked to Tech, Reed carrying the ball to Centenary’s 40-yard line where they lost it in their next play on a fumble. For twelve minutes both teams struggled in mid-field until “Mexico” Farrell got away with a 45-yard run for a touchdown. Centenary scored again and kicked goal in second quarter. Between halves, the L. P. I. students, who had stood like a brick wall for their team, marched out on the field and won the admiration and ap¬ plause of the entire crowd by forming a huge L. P. I. The demonstra¬ tion, including marching and singing in that formation, was completed in six minutes. Every one knew from beginning to end that Tech had a team and a school that the student body was proud of, win or lose. The second half of that game was one long battle. Substitutes were thrown in on each side but took their places like veterans and just as the shadows were falling many a man found himself. It was a great game and the best team won. rage Ninety I. A r.N I A PPF, T — —— I I I I j I ! i ! I I I i i I i « s i i a I i i j i i i j i i i i i j i i i i i j Football Schedule 1 9 2 3 Oct. 6—Open. Oct. 12—Henderson-Brown at Arkadelphia, Ark. Oct. 20—Tnlane University at New Orleans. Oct. 27—Millsaps College at L. P. I. Nov. 3—Louisiana College at Pineville, La, Nov. 10—Louisiana Normal College at L. P. I. Nov. 17.—Loyola University at L. P. I. Nov. 29—Centenary College at Shreveport, La. Page Ninety-One LAGNIAPPE CIIEEIt LEADERS LAGNIAPPE 19 2 3 Varsity ‘Team and R eserves Roe Hollis (Captain). Second Base Pat Brazil. First Base W. M. Lawrence. Third Base MeEverett Belk. Catcher Otis Reed. Left Field Arthur Mathis. Center Field Malcom Hood. Right Field Loraine A limns. Shortstop Clyde Zinn. Pitcher Bruce Price. Pitcher Weylon Hawthorne. Pitcher II. C. Gleason. Pitcher Claud Linton. Pitcher and Outfield M. F. McCall. Outfield G. W. Welch. Outfield Edgar Walker.0 ut field Louey Whitman. Outfield W ade Emery.. Pitcher and Infield W. M. Calender. Infield Robert Baskin. Infield Harold Willis. Infield C. S. Sentell. Infield T. E. Rich. Catcher Glen McGee. Utility Patfe Ninety-Four LAGNI APPE Baseball 0 1922 B ASEBALL at Louisiana Tech took a step forward last season, as the Tech team won the College Championship of Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. The Tech team under the able coach¬ ing of R. Foster Clark was considered one of the best teams in the South, if not the best. Tech opened the season by defeating Henderson-Brown 8-0 and 11-0. Then came the Gassers ’ but Old Sol” refused to shine, and showers prevented the game. The second series was with our old foe, Centenary, which was easy winning 18-5 in Shreveport and beating Centenary 2-1 and 11-1 on Tech grounds. Tech overwhelmed Louisiana College in a two-game series, 19-5 and 9-1. On April 20, 21 and 22, Tech started a three-game series with the Arkansas Normal team, which held the championship of Arkansas. The first game was close, Tech winning 3-1. The second was a farce, going to Arkansas Normal 12-6. The last and deciding game was won 2-0 by Tech. Hawthorne pitched a great game for Tech. Tech de¬ feated Millsaps College 10-0 and 8-2 on April 29 and 30. On May 5 and 6, Tech won two close games from Mississippi College, 3-0 and 7-6, the last game going ten innings. Most of the Tech’s games were close, but in every game the superior team work of Tech won out. Brown at first base led the batters and was a wonderful fielder. Hollis added much strength to the team work both at the bat and in the field. AYillis was always good with his fielding and timely bingles. Montgomery played third, and was one of the best seen here in many seasons. The outfield was made up of Linton, Reed, Davis and Hair. There was never a better outfield, both on offensive and defensive. Gunboat Smith does not need to be men¬ tioned, as he is one of the best known catchers in this section of the country. Hawthorne, Zinn, Davis and Linton composed the pitching staff, and, from the record of the team, the reader should know that they were among the best in college baseball. Although this book is going to press before a game is played this season baseball practice is being directed daily by Coach Dietz, and prospects for this season are equally bright if not brighter than they were last season. J q22 Baseball Scores Henderson-Brown . . . . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 8 Henderson-Brown . . . . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... ....11 Centenary College. . . . . . 6 Louisiana Tech.... . ... 2 Centenary College. . . . . . 5 Louisiana Tech.... . ...18 Louisiana College.... . . 5 Louisiana Tech.... . . .19 Louisiana College. . . . . . 1 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 9 Centenary College. . . . . . 1 Louisiana Tech.... .... 2 Centenary College. . . . 2 Louisiana Tech.... . . ..10 Arkansas Normal. . . 1 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 3 Arkansas Normal. . . 6 Louisiana Tech.... . ...12 Arkansas Normal. . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 2 Millsaps College. . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... . . . .10 Millsaps College. . . 2 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 8 Mississippi Normal. . . . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... .... 4 Mississippi Normal. . . . . 6 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 7 Little Rock College. . . . . 0 Louisiana Tech.... .... 4 Little Rock College. . . . . 3 Louisiana Tech.... Arkansas Normal. . . 5 Louisiana Tech.... .... 2 Arkansas Normal. . . 3 Louisiana Tech.... .... 5 Hendrix College. . . 4 Louisiana Tech.... .... 1 Hendrix College. . . 6 Louisiana Tech.... . . . . 6 1923 Baseball Schedule March 30-31—Louisiana Normal.At Ruston April 3-4-5—Arkansas Normal.At Ruston April 9-10—Millsaps.At Jackson April 11-12—Mississippi Normal.At Hattiesburg April 17—Shreveport Gassers.At Ruston April 23-24—Louisiana College.At Ruston April 23-24—Louisiana College.At Ruston April 25-26—Centenary College.At Shreveport April 30-May 1—Centenary College.At Ruston May 11-12—Mississippi Normal.At Ruston May 18-19—Millsaps College.At Ruston Page Ninety-Six Girls Physical Educational Department MARGARET POSTELL Director L OUISIANA Polytechnic Insti¬ tute has for its aim to turn out men and women educated best to become good citizens. To realize this aim, the physical education of girls was instituted. Here the gi rls are not only de¬ veloped physically, but learn to be good sports. Athletics aid them in having a happy, healthy and clean college career. The formal “gym” work is divided into three groups, namely: light “gym” for new girls, unaccustomed to exercises; medium “gym” for those ready for heavier work, and then heavy “gym” for the girls who have gone through the other classes and are physically fit for strenuous exercise. Every girl is thoroughly examined before being classified. These sports are carefully supervised and the girl who makes the teams must not only play well but must be a real sport and throw her whole self into the game. These requirements help wonderfully in shaping their char¬ acters toward a wholesome end. Every girl has to appear in class fully attired in regulation suits which consists of black bloomers, hose and ties and white middies and shoes. At present all work is done in the open but a “gym” hall is to be fully equipped for use in 1923-24. The floor of this hall, which will be large enough for basketball, volleyball, and indoor baseball, can be lowered or raised at will and a spacious swimming pool is to be under¬ neath. In the course of a few years the course will offer a degree in Physical Education (P. E.) to its graduates. The W. A. A. will be organized in the spring of ’23 and in the fall ’23 we will apply for membership in the National Women’s Athletic Association. Pa je Ninety-Seven r LAGNIAPPE CHAMPION BASKET BAIL SQUAD MAXINE WALLER. BESSIE MATEIELD BERT PAROUE AN ABEL SWANSON FARRIS JOHNSON IRMA JONES IRA GARDNER. NELLIE EDGAR. trebiefincheb. THELMA DAVIS ' ROSA M.SANDIFORD LAGNIAPPE rrTrTTF- rTT’ i ’ ri ' irri T i T mTCiv iyr i ' i vrr Tr r rTTrr Cap and Gown Club Allen Barksdale Quinnie Stell Wilma Williams Wilba Williams Arthur Mathes MEMBERS Robert Tucker L. 0. Fox Walter L. Moore Therese Spinks Birdie Nelson Mary Simms N. L. Moncrief Sherley Elliott Gladys Kidd Peyton Wisdom Sue Willie Price Loyce Knowles Allen Works Florence L. Hamilton R. J. Holman Mack Ledbetter Glada B. Walker Mildred E. Nixon d LAGNIAPPE hi Memories of Friday Nights Y ES, perhaps only in memories, but in memories that are vividness themselves do you recall your first visit to the brightest spot in our midst— Tech’s own Astor theatre. It may have been a drizzly, cold, wintry night; it may have been just such a won¬ derful night when the moon in all her splendor shed her sea of soft, mellow light upon a happy earth below. It matters not what the night was—you met her there. Soon you came to know that the Astor put the joy in our Friday nights, and soon we all knew that you had become one of us. Remember that time ? When tomorrow comes with its burden of years and time has taken all but the grey hairs from our wrinkled brows, we still have much behind us to be thankful for —a life of memories. With the dear girl there by your side, you can snatch back the curtain of time and dream of the many happy Friday nights that she and you spent at the Astor. She may be your dear wife, she may still be your sweetheart, she may be only your “ dream ” girl—it matters not which, one thing is certain, when you dream of her, memories are bound to bring back a longing for the little theatre at Ruston. Many and manv a time we will all gather there once more. We shall see each other again, but alas—only in memories. Page One Hundred LAGNIAPPE oN.Q -Webber ' Tiaivdsoraost Boy LAGN1APPE Page One Hundred Two LAGNIAPPE Page One Hundred, Seven Alumni Association OFFICERS H. B. May, ' 14. President Dr. J. H. Barnes, ’1(5. Vice-President Mrs. W. Floyd Pearce, ’03. Secretary-Treasurer I T is with a great deal of pride that we, who have gone out into the world, can say that the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute is our Alma Mater. This pride is growing more and more each year as Old Tech gains additional glories. The faculty is an important factor in the development of any college, next comes the student body, and last,.but by no means least, aie the Alumni. In the final analysis it is the achievements of the Alumni which really demonstrate the worth of the college to the world. Many men and women who have passed through the portals of old Tech have won such pronounced success in their various callings that the emulation of their example would be an ideal worthy of the most earnest consideration of the students of today. In the engineering world our boys have won recognition for them¬ selves and honor for their Alma Mater. This has been accomplished in the face of the keenest kind of competition by the graduates of famous technical colleges. One man is head of a great automobile plant: an¬ other had an important part in the design of the largest tire factory in the world; another is in charge of the electrification of a great railway system; another has served industries all over the United States and Canada in a consulting capacity; while to still another the credit has been given for the development of one of the largest oil fields in Louisiana. The names of two Tech men are being prominently mentioned as can¬ didates for governor of the great state of Louisiana: another has won a high place politically in the state of Idaho and in the affairs of the nation. A Tech man is rapidly gaining national recognition through his writ¬ ings on scientific farming; another through his comprehensive articles in the technical publications. In the world of business and finance scores of Tech men have proven highly successful. If we had the space we could fill several pages with their achievements. Tech girls have established high standards in the home economics and other departments in the schools throughout the state. For a college established less than three decades and having very in¬ adequate equipment except in recent years, the record of achievements of the Alumni is truly remarkable. Now that Tech has the equipment and facilities which were only visions a few years ago, we have a right to ex¬ pect even greater achievements in the future. We know that these expectations will be fully realized because we have witnessed the growth of a loyal and fighting college spirit that forecasts great things for the future. Page One Hundred Eight 4 LAGNIAPPE ■HL fp§! Wmsi ALPHA CHAPTER Zeta Alpha Kappa Fraternity founded at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, 1902 Colors: Purple and White ALUMNI CHAPTER Shreveport, La. Ruston, La. NATIONAL COUNCIL Howell B. May. Eminent Princeps Mason Jackson. Grand Procreator Harvey G. Fields.. Grand Councilor John H. Rachal. Grand Scribe Walter L. Moore. Grand Treasurer Bruce Smith. Province Commander ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Alpha Chapter J. P. Wisdom J. A. Hoge W. R. Cline E. L. Walker L. L. Greer Robert Tucker W. M. Lawrence Y. L. McMullen C. C. Linton W. L. Moore J. 0. Owen W. S. Hart W. H. Beck F. E. Lyles P. W. Baskerville J. D. Hair J. R. Holman R. W. Hollis R. W. McCasland Allen Barksdale Harold Willis Page One Hundred Eleven LAGNIAPPE Alpha Omega Founded 1901 Local Fraternity VILIS S. PUGH Frater in Facilitate MEMBERS Odis Coon Don Spencer J. M. Fielder N. J. Fielder A. W. Weydert H. C. Durrett J. Knight Holloway Robert M. Baskin F. E. Hollensliead Weylon E). Hawthofrne J. Aubrey Shelby Langdom T. Frey, Jr. Willie E. Gaar J. Homer Koonee Harold Meeks Vaughn W. Barber Morgan A. Wroten Arthur E. Matlies C. Otis Reed Robert L. Seegers Lee Oliver Fox Page One Hundred Thirteen Officers FALL TERM W. R. Cline . President J. D. Davis . Vice-President J. C. Wasson . Secretary J. A. Shelby . Treasurer Don Spencer . Librarian WINTER TERM W. M. Lawrence . President J. D. Rnssell. Vice-President F. E. Ilollenshead. Secretary J. A. Hoge . Treasurer C. B. Holloway . Librarian SPRING TERM L. L. Gr eer . President S. P. Jones . Vice-President Aubrey Shelby . Secretary J. H. Koonce . Treasurer Milton Posey . Librarian Page One Hundred Fourteen LAGNIAPPE I r. m. c. a. i 0 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i l i T HE Young Men’s Christian Association of Louisiana Tech is one of the best organizations in the college. The students are greatly bene¬ fited and the moral standard of the college is raised to a higher degree through the work and influence of the “ Y. ” The reading room of the Y. M. C. A. is supplied with most of the best magazines and papers; these are very interesting to the reader. This room has also an organ, victrola and piano; these instruments pro¬ duce very good music for dancing and singing. The meetings of the “Y” are held in the boys’ dor¬ mitory every Sunday night and are well attended. The programs are interesting because they are care¬ fully planned and are composed of students from the college, teachers from the faculty, and interesting and impressive speakers from town. The “Y” has grown very much in the last few years and has a far-reaching influence through which the cabinet members are trying to make this organization the best in the state. This association was well repre¬ sented at the Blue Ridge Conference in North Caro¬ lina last spring. i i i ! I i I Huge One Hundred Fifteen LAGNIAPPE T. IV. C. A. Cabinet Florence L. Hamilton . President Mildred Corser . Vice-President Ruth Lee . Secretary Nell Latham . Treasurer Gertrude Johnson . Chairman Program Committee Wilba C. Williams . Bible Study Leader Mittie Culpepper . Bible Study Leader Addie Thaxton . Bible Study Leader Katie Nolen . Mission Study Lucille Clinton . Prayer Circle Elizabeth Mclver . Canteen Manager Wilma C. Williams . Music Janice Holloway . Undergraduate Bepresentative Myrtle Porter . Librarian Page One Hundred Sixteen asm 2 LAGNIAPPE I j ma r.tv.c.A. T HE Young Women’s Christian Association of Louisi¬ ana Tech has meant and still means more to the dor¬ mitory girls than words can express. It is the in¬ fluence of the meetings of thifc organization that molds our girls into true, noble, Christian women. We feel that our “ Y ” has been a great success; but how could it be otherwise with such loyal, sincere, loving, en¬ thusiastic workers as we have? Although Tech has always had a “Y,” we have just recently received a National Con¬ stitution and been recognized as a national organization. We are now a “full-fledged” Y. W. C. A. and can enjoy and participate in all the privileges and activities of such an association. The regular Sunday night meetings are always enjoyed and well attended. There is either a speaker from town, often a faculty member, to bring us a message of love and truth, or a student program. These student programs are either of missionary work, Christian leadership, or mis¬ cellaneous material. The simplicity but earnestness of all meetings, and especially the Bible Study and Prayer Cir¬ cles, is a striking feature. We hope soon to have every girl, listed with the Blue Tri¬ angle, putting forth her best efforts to the betterment of Tech; to spread the loving words of truth and life to those of foreign lands; to learn more of the Bible’s teachings and to brighten the dark corners of this, our native America. “May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from the other. ’ ’ Page One Hundred Seventeen LAGNIAPPE I i i i i i i i ! I l l i i i i i I ! it Spizz Staff Mildred Corser. Editor-in-Chief W. E. Mecom. Associate Editor William Baskerville. Business Manager Clay Skinner. Ass’t Business Manager Elizabeth Mclver.. Exchange Editor REPORTERS Lucille Clinton Mittie Culpepper Sue Farrior Douglas Folse Mildred Nixon Joe Hair Jess ’L Lott Y. W. Barber R. Davisson The Spizzerinktum is published every two weeks by the student body of Tech under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. The mission of the Spizz is to help develop school spirit; to serve as a record of school events; and always to reflect glory and honor upon Louisiana Tech. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single copies.10 cents Yearly subscription.75 cents LAGNIAPPE Page One Hundred Eighteen Louisiana Lech Class Baptist Sunday School E VER since there has been an L. P. I., there has been a Sunday School glass at the Baptist church made up wholly of L. P. I. students. This year is no exception for we have a strong class of L. P. I. students w ho have for their motto, “Help do your bit of the worth-while things.’’ Mr. Dhu Thompson, an attorney in the city, is our teacher. lie knows how to teach boys and girls and help make them better men and women. Mr. S. A. Caldwell has just been with us as assistant teacher this term but he has proven himself to be a very capable man and teacher. All who read this remember that we need you in our class and after one visit we believe you will decide that you need us. Make our class your class while in Rust on. Page One Hundred Nineteen LAGNI APPE L. P. I. Class of Preshy terian Sunday School OFFICERS FOR YEAR 1922-1923 R, M. Baskin. President Jennie Kendall. Vice-President Lady Bell McLeish . ' . Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Newton H. Brown, Teacher The class lias clone earnest, faithful work during the year, and has received real benefit from a diligent study of the Bible. While the church is in process of rebuilding, this class is of necessity crowded into small cpiarters, but the promise of a large comfortable room for next year will doubtless result in a greatly increased attendance. The class holds first place at the present time in the at¬ tendance contest of the Presbyterian Sunday school made possible by the faithful attendance of its members. ‘ 1 Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made; Our times are in his hand Who saith, ‘A whole I planned Youth shows but half; trust God; see all, nor be afraid !’ 9 Page One Hundred Twenty LAGNIAPPE The tFiesley Bible Class T HIS class is one of the largest and most active in the state and will compare favorably with any similar organization in the country. We have over a hundred members, with the average attendance running nearly that high. In any branch of school life, whether it be base¬ ball, football, class work or any other activities you will find leaders among our members. Last fall we undertook the support of two orphans and have successfully met the needs of these parentless children. Mrs. Lillian Henry, our teacher, is one of the most inspiring women in the state and to her much of the credit for the success of this class is due. Paye One Hundred Twenty-One r LAGNIAPPE f Rising Suns ,g J £o Looks c asy but ' taint o C an you heat ft? r- .. r . rs s L A G N I A P PE Page One Hundred Twenty-Two v i vivrM ' m rTB 1 II 1 LOUISIANA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE RUSTON, LOUISIANA Departments: I. JUNIOR COLLEGE DEPARTMENT II. SENIOR COLLEGE DEPARTMENT The Junior and Senior College Departments offer complete courses as follows: 1. The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Course. 2. The Business Course. 3. The Home Economics Course. 4. The Agricultural Course. 5. The Applied Art Course. 6. The Music Course. 7. The Pedagogy Course. 8. Pre-Medical Course. 9. Pre-Dental Course. 10. Pre-Legal Course. MOTTO: ‘Train the Head, Hand and Heart.” L AGNIAPPE ;§B PRhy Live in Ruston? because— Education: Health: Churches: Highways: Resources: For full particulars write A child can enter the first grade in primary school and go through to a college degree. Located in the uplands of Louisiana with water 99% pure, assures health, the greatest of all treasures. A church-going town with all the principal protestant denomina¬ tions, with arrangements being per¬ fected to enlarge their facilities. Junction Pershing Highway, north and south, and Dixie Overland east and west, together with two large systems of railways, make it the logical gateway to all North Louisi¬ ana. It is true we have oil, but place good citizenship, dairying, agriculture, poultry, schools, and unexcelled op¬ portunities for development, first. CHAMBER of COMMERCE RUSTON LA. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH o RUSTON J. C. ROBINSON . ..Pastor T. A. GREEN . . Superintendent Sunday School DHL t THOMPSON . Chairman Laymen’s Union HAROLD MEEKS . . . President B. Y. P. U. Board of Deacons H. W. SMITH DHU THOMPSON T. A. GREEN L. C. HATHAWAY O. D. GOYNE S. J. HEARD D. W. COOPER T. S. TURNER E. C. PARISH Sunday Services— Sunday School . Church . . . B. Y. P. U. . . Church . . . Dime of Meetings 9:40 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 6:15 p. m. 7:15 p. m. Prayer Meeting . Wed. 7:00 p. m. W.M.U. Meeting . Mon. 3:00 p. m. Laymen’s Union . . . . 6:30 p. m. First Tuesday in Every Month WE ARE ESPECIALLY PROUD OF OUR L. P. I. FRIENDS M Hearty Welcome and an Inspiration in Every Service Awaits You LAGNIAPPE f II i§ Mi r ' if.vU? Citizens Bank Trust Co. RUSTON, LA. IVe Offer You a Complete Banking Service Directors JAS. H. MAYS T. L. JAMES O. E. HODGE J. E. KEENY J. S. HUNT S. J. HEARD R. W. DAVIS L. B. BREED Officers S. J. HEARD, President L. B. BREED, Vice-Pres. and Cashier SAM J. MURPHY, Asst. Cashier L AGNI APPE “FUN” ■HlhMM- ' ' A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. ’ Roe Hollis: I hear Hound Linton was kicked off the squad. ’ ’ Heavy: 4 ' How was that?” Roe Hollis: He was told to tackle a dummy, and he tackled the coach. They were on the sofa side by side When he asked her to be his bride; She murmured, ' Yes.” Then he cried, Excelsior.” Around her waist he placed his arm, As if to shield her from all harm; Once more he cried—now with alarm, Excelsior.” Allen Barksdale (To Rudy Holman) : Well, Rudy, what you doing back here?” Rudy: ' ' Came for my week-end. ’ ’ Allen Barksdale : ' ' Oh, something wrong with your head, eh ? ” MATHEMATICALLY SPEAKING They had never met B4, But what was she 2 care. She loved him 10-derly, For he was a 1,000,000-aire. Mr. Keeny (In his usual gentle tone of voice) : Fifty is a fine grade for a boy like you, don T you know anything ? ’’ Red Beck: Yes, sir.” Mr. Keeny: ' ' What is three times three ? ’’ Red Beck: Nine.” Mr. Keeny: ' ' That’s pretty good. ’’ Red Beck: ' ‘ Pretty good, Hell! That’s perfect! ’’ OUR AIM To serve our friends , the L . P . I. Students, as we wanted a Drug Store to serve us when we were in school THE M ARBURY DRUG CO. INC. J. B. Kendall . Manager B. B. Sellers . Registered Pharmacist Clyde Walker . Assistant Pharmacist J. H. Kendall . Sales Manager and Clerk Miss Mary Lane. In Charge of all Toilet - Articles, etcAssisted by — C. 0. Kilpatrick . . Graduate Beauty Specialist Reggie Frazier, Sporting Goods Mgr . and Clerk Joe Vanhook . Soda Dispenser Our large force of Competent Help spells service to the public—service to L. P. . Students WE WANT YOU TO COUNT US AMONG YOUR FRIENDS AND Make Our Store Tour Drug Store LAGNIAPPESS V rrjAJA.i T. K. BEECHER SAID: “Every man must do his own growing, no matter how tall his Grandfather was.” FIRST NATIONAL BANK RUSTON, LOUISIANA Only National Bank and Member Federal Reserve System in Lincoln Parish O. E. HODGE President OFFICERS A. E. STINSON Cashier ADD THOMPSON Active Vice-President J. E. KEENY T. L. JAMES J. S. HUNT DIRECTORS H. B. WARREN D. JAMES S. J. HEARD O. E. HODGE n. McDonald ADD THOMPSON FISCAL AGENT Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Lincoln Parish School Board L A G N I A P P E FRIDAY NIGHT Has meant many an enjoyable evening at the Astor Theatre ' T’he Home of the Best Photoplays May you have a life full of “Friday Nights” is my wish WILLIAM BASKERVILLE, Manager “THE HUB” The Home of We carry everything KUPPENHEIMER GOOD CLOTHES new and up-to-date in EDWIN CLAPP AND REYNOLDS Men’s Wear, and we SHOES make a specialty of STETSON HATS school trade. ' INTERWOVEN HOSIERY “THE HUB” u r Ruston ' s Quality Shop 1 ’ LACNIAPPE T e are Distributors of these Two Celebrated Brands SLATER --- rwo yvAUlf EVERY SACK OUARANTCED Highest Patent SLATER, 1VXO. HIGHEST PATENT : FLOUR 6 WINTER WHEAT AND UNSURPASSED FOR QUALITY SLATER MILL $ ELEVATOR CO. SLATER. MO. N BLEACHED FRIENDSHIP SELF-RISING THOMPSON, RITCHIE CO. Wholesale Grocers RUSTON, LA. LAGNIAPPE Wedding Invitations Cards Announcements Memory Books Engraved Stationery Assorted Binding and Prices Styroris for Commencement Invitations J. A. STYRON ENG. CO. 7 he House of WRIGHT STREET Class Pins, Class Rings , Fraternity and Sorority Jewelry Medals , Badges, Belts , Club Emblems 223-225-227 West 62nd Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Walter Moore: “Did you know that Sue Willie slipped on a veranda last night ?” Peyton: “Did it fit her?” Dreams are illusions, and many a girl’s complexion is a perfect dream. In the parlor there were three, Estelle, a parlor lamp and he. Two’s company without a doubt, And so the parlor lamp went out. A boy fell off Anheuserbusch, He tore his pants to Schlitz, He rose a sad Budweiser boy. Pabst yes; Pabst no. p p ! 1 ! yt Store that is Different •MS 8f The Recognized Gift Shop of Ruston EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME IVe Cordially Invite you to pay us a Visit whether or not you contemplate making a Purchase WE ARE STRONG FOR LOUISIANA TECH Ruston Harchvare Furniture Co. RUSTON STATE BANK “The Bank that Shows Results ” MORE THAN A MILLION DEPOSITS Resources Sufficient so Meet All the Require ments of the People COME TO SEE US d LAGNIAPPE li li SESBrrrM.v fl if 1 1 i If ■i : i -SB i§ M fl h | fl fl f ■ IE fl fl f i fl f! fl fl f 1 1 ■ A. L. THURMON • I ill ; i 1 Staple and Fancy Groceries 1 i If if : 1 if if LISTEN, GIRLS! if 1 j When you build that Bungalow just remember that if “Lloyd” Thurmon carries the best line of Staple and 1 : fl j i 1! Fancy Groceries on the market. Don’t wait until you : 1 if If i i build that Bungalow, though—come around to see us fl on Saturday mornings. f l i; j: j :i If If If if If if If THE PALACE f i f: fl ji f i fl M f: Drugs : Jewelry : Music if if if if if if if if if if if 1) 3 i We carry a Complete Stock in all three things il ii i : Highest Grade Toilet Articles : Prompt Jewelry Repair Work 1 ■ j: ii ii Largest Stock of Sheet Music in North Louisiana VICTOR VICTROLAS ii fi i f 1 and Large Stock of Records We have always taken special pains to please L. P. I. students fl fl : 1 If f If Mail Orders Filled Same Day Received jl fi fl fl i! dm aasasasasaasssiaisl T. A G X TAPP F The Store of Service, Quality and Courtesy MAYS’ RUSTON, LA. Don ' t Mention His Name but you will probably find him enjoying A piece of Pie One of those good Sandwiches A cup of “ Java ’ A real Square Meal or A bowl of “Red” One of those fine Cigars AT “RED ONION E. A. GARR, Proprietor 1 iH LAGNIAPPE S=� 5S S S a ! Compliments of CRESCENT GROCERY COMPANY IVe Sell Everything Good to Eat U FERNDELL BRAND Our Special RUSTON CREAMERY Drop in to see us —7 ou are always welcome WE MAKE Quality Ice Cream and Butter TAKE HOME A BRICK OF CREAM If it is made in Ruston it is the Best RUSTON CREAMERY RUSTON, LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE PROFESSIONAL MEN’S DIRECTORY Holstead Thompson Attorneys at Law RUSTON, LA. Provident People Provide Protection W. F. PEARCE Insurance Agency Phone 200 J. D. BARKSDALE A. A. BARKSDALE Barksdale Barksdale Attorneys at Law RUSTON, LA. T. S. PRICE Attorney at Law RUSTON, LA. DR. W. S. HARRELL Physician and Surgeon RUSTON, LA. DR, J. H. PANKEY Office Hours: 9-11 a. m.; 2-5 p. m. Office Phone 130 Res. Phone 255 RUSTON, LA. 1 The FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARCADIA, LOUISIANA A NATIONAL BANK that employs only proven methods of business. A College of Finance in which the depositor is educated in business by expert bankers, who have GRADU A1 ED frcm the school of experience. A Bank which has behind it a record of over twenty years unexcelled success and a boundless future. Capital ----- $100,000.00 Surplus ----- 20,000.00 ass LAGNIAPPE if GASOLINE OIL Drive-in Service Station CARTER GAS OIL CO., m c The Fastest Free Road Service in Louisiana TIRES KEROSENE Mr. Reese: 4 ‘ Take this ring as a token of my love for you, it has no end.” Miss Postell: 4 ‘Keep it as a token of my love for you, it has no be¬ ginning. ’ ’ Sarah Barret: “Arthur, do you mind seeing snakes?’ Arthur: “No, hut I dread the headaches that follow.’ Pat Brazil (at the Red Onion) : ‘‘How is the beefsteak today ?’’ Waiter: ‘ ‘ Tender as a woman’s heart. Pat: ‘ ‘ Bring me a bowl of ‘ Red ’. We editors may dig and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say “I’ve heard that joke before.” LAGN1APPE Kavanaugh Winfree u Special Foot Fitters ” General Merchandise :: SeeUs Before You Buy RUSTON, LA. HOLLANDS’ Shaws’ Store Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries 725 South Bonner Street DRY GOODS, SHOES Phone 287 and HATS “Trade with us and your Dol¬ lars will have more Cents.” Free Delivery Ruston , Rouisiana RUSTON, LA. RUSTON BAKERY The HOME BETTER BREAD Rat More Bread • IT IS OUR BEST FOOD LINCOLN TAILOR SHOP CHAS. GRASSO Alterations for Ladies and Gentlemen :: Clothes Made in Shop Satisfaction Guaranteed :: Telephone 400 RUSTON, LA. —r LAGNIAPPE House Furnishings Farm Implements Fight and Heavy Hardware Dairy and Poultry Supplies Price Hardware Furniture Co. Ltd. Prompt Service :: Square Deals HERBERT BROTHERS Jewelers “GIFTS THAT LAST” Diamonds :: Watches :: Pearls And All Other Articles of Jewelry Welcome all L. P. I. Students LAGNIAPPE He met her in the meadow, As the sun was sinking low, And they both walked together In the evening afterglow. Patiently she waited As he lowered all the bars, With her eyes fixed upon him As radiant as the stars. But she neither smiled nor thanked him, For she knew not how, For he was Professor Reese, And she a Jersey cow. K. D. Hayes: ‘ 4 Lend me a dollar, I’ve got to go to the show.” Speedy Lawrence: ‘ ‘ Aren’t you an artist ? ’ ’ K. D.: “Yes.” Speedy: Well, draw a check.” A moon, some steps, a pretty maid, A man with arms so strong, An upward glance, a downward gaze— Another good man gone wrong. Miss Johnson: I always get a good book on my birthday.” John Davis: My, what a wonderful library you must have!” Mr. McMurtray: ‘ ‘ Can you tell me roughly what time it is ? ’ James Upchurch: Yes, sir. X—3 XX %., ten thirty.” Practice Teacher: ‘ ‘ Sonny, what makes you come to school with such dirty hands ? What would you say if I came to school with dirty hands ? Model School Pupil: Nothing; I’d be too polite.” LAGNIAPPE 133332 i ! i 1 GULLATT TAILOR SHOP “ Where Cleaning and Pressing is an Art’ ' ' PROMPT AND SAFE DELIVERY TO TECH DAILY Rust on, Louisiana RUSTON MEAT MARKET High Grade Choice Home Killed Meats PHONE 191 The Price Pells :: Our Quality Sells CROWSON BARBER SHOP Where the P. P. I. boy is always welcome SANITATION :: COURTESY SATISFACTION “It pays to Climb the Stairs ” Shop over Ruston Drug J. G. DAVIS Photographer RUSTON, LA. Seventy Pictures in this “ Lagniappe ” Were made by DICKENSON Shreveport , Louisiana LAGNIAPPE Students of Old—as well as L. P. I. Students of Today Make their Headquarters at this store We have tried to merit their confidence and friendship by always extend¬ ing to them a hearty welcome and the best articles in the drug and sundry line that the market affords. Our candies and cold drinks are of a quality that “Once tried, always wanted.” When in Ruston, whether graduate, teacher or student, call at this store, where a hearty welcome awaits you and where your wants will be supplied courteously and efficiently. REXALL DRUG COMPANY The Rex all Store RUSTON, LOUISIANA COURTEOUS TREATMENT FREE DELIVERY Everything that a man needs to be well dressed and Everything that a lady needs to be stylish CAN BE FOUND AT THIS STORE CARGILL’S u 7 ' he Store that Appreciates Your Business ” RUMFORD The Wholesome Baking Powder ' Is your bake day a pleasure, or au anxiety? Rumford makes bake days an unqualified delight to thousands of successful, happy housewives, because Rumford results in real baking perfection. Pure in quality, of uniform leavening strength and sure de¬ pendability, Rumford raises the food just right, bringing out the rich, delicious flavor of the materials used. Rumford -raised foods are always light, moist, fine-grained, easy to digest. In efficiency, wholesomeness and economy, Rum- ford has led for over a quarter of a century. FBEE—Let us send you, free, a copy of our helpful cook hook: i( The Bumford Modern Methods of Cooking.” THE RUMFORD COMPANY PROVIDENCE, R. I. Here’s to the student of Polytech, Patronizing the place of a goodly rep, Where workmanship is the very best, Highgrade material that stands the test. JOHN H. BEAR D’S Shoe Shop Next Door to Astor Theatre RUSTON, LA. IN BOTTLES Rust on Coca Cola Bottling Co. RUSTON, LA. Mrs. Jettie Timon Dealer in High Class Millinery LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR Madam Grace Corsets L. P. I. Students always welcome RUSTON, LA. Campus scenes , Class groups and Foot Ball group pictures in this Annual made by H.D.McMURTRAY And the L.P. I. photography class of Fall Term 1922 A Staff of Efficient Barbers at Moffet ' s Barber Shop Conveniently Located near the Palace Drug Store LAGNIAPPE J ouisiana State University and •Agricultural Sh techamcal Allege BATON ROUGE, LA. THOMAS D. BOYD, A. M., LL. D., President To Louisiana Young Men and Young Women: Your State University offers you general advantages second to none; it offers you special advantages the best of all. General educational advantages may be had at any first-rate institu¬ tion; the additional assets of lifelong associations and friendships are gained only at one’s State University. L. S. U. men and women are rich in knowledge; they are richer in as¬ sociations and friendships. You, as a Louisianian, very likely expect to spend your life in Louisi¬ ana. The place, then, for you to go for your higher education is the Louisiana State University. L. S. U., rich in service, rich in tradition, rich in the record of her alumni, is entering upon an era of even greater usefulness and achieve¬ ment. With the completion of the magnificent new plant, now in course of construction, your State University will offer you advantages unex¬ celled. The time to enter is the present, that you may be among that host of your fellow Louisianians who will soon take possession of this splendid new home in which Louisiana’s sons and daughters will be nurtured and enlightened and then sent forth into the State to continue the construc¬ tive leadership in community, parish, and State affairs now in the able hands of those who have already gone forth from L. S. U. ’s bosom. For the general catalogue or special information about any depart¬ ment, write to THE REGISTRAR, University Station, Baton Rouge, La. S LAGNIAPPE (Artistry creates beauty; it express¬ es ideals in their most charming con¬ ceptions; Artistry makes the imagina- tiontosoar a thousand years into the future; it amasses fortunes, builds castles, populates nations, beautifies our every day life, and finds its noblest ex¬ pression in the modern annual. % We are artisans- the creators oP artistic year books. Tft KM, Ak AKAKJK ’ J ' kjk MkAk TORT WORTH DALLAS HOUSTON In Conclusion T 0 you ask why the editing of this volume of the Lagniappe has been a delightful job ? Throughout the whole job we have felt that we were recording the events of the greatest year of Dear Old Tech. Of course we believe that greater years are to follow and we trust that you, who are reading this now, will catch fire with the spirit and record her future glories. THE END